United States Marine Corps

The United States Marine Marching Platoon prepares for the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade down Constitution Ave. on March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is to celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

United States Marine Corps

The United States Marine Marching Platoon prepares for the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade down Constitution Ave. on March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is to celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

United States Marine Corps

The United States Marine Marching Platoon prepares for the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade down Constitution Ave. on March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is to celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

United States Navy

The United States Navy Marching Platoon prepares for the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade down Constitution Ave. on Sunday March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

United States Navy

The United States Navy Marching Platoon prepares for the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade down Constitution Ave. on March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

United States Air Force

Members of the United States Air Force Marching Platoon prepare to march down Constitution Ave. for the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is to celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

United States Air Force

Members of the United States Air Force Marching Platoon prepare to march down Constitution Ave. for the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is to celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

United States Army

Members of the United States Army Honor Guard prepare to march down Constitution Ave. for the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is to celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

United States Army

Members of the United States Army Honor Guard prepare to march down Constitution Ave. for the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday, March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is to celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

United States Coast Guard

The United States Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard prepares to march down Constitution Ave. for the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

United States Coast Guard

The United States Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard prepares to march down Constitution Ave. for the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

United States Coast Guard

SN Mariah Roling of the United States Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard prepares to march down Constitution Ave. for the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday, March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

United States Coast Guard

SN Mariah Roling of the United States Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard prepares to march down Constitution Ave. for the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

United States Army

Members of the United States Army Honor Guard prepare to march down Constitution Ave. for the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is to celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

United States Marine Corps

The United States Marine Marching Platoon prepares for the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade down Constitution Ave. on March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Jack O'Brien, St. Patrick's Parade

Grand Marshal Jack O'Brien prepares to march down Constitution Ave. for the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday, March 15th, 2015. Jack belonged to many Irish organizations such as the Irish American Club, Irish Cultural Society, Irish Northern Aid, Irish National Caucus, Friends of Sinn Fein, Glucksman Ireland House NYU and Ancient Order of Hibernians. One of the missions of the Parade is to celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

St. Patrick's Parade

Ralph Day, as Commodore Barry, prepares to march down Constitution Ave. for the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on March 15th, 2015. Day is President of the Commodore John Barry Division, The Ancient Order of Hibernians, in D.C. One of the missions of the Parade is to celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

St. Patrick's Parade

Ralph Day, dressed as Commodore Barry, prepares to march down Constitution Ave. for the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on March 15th, 2015. Day is President of the Commodore John Barry Division, The Ancient Order of Hibernians, in D.C. One of the missions of the Parade is to celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

St. Patrick's Parade

Jim McLaughlin as St. Patrick marches for the Ancient Order Of Hibernians in the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is to celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

St. Patrick's Parade

Jim McLaughlin as St. Patrick marches for the Ancient Order Of Hibernians in the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is to celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

St. Patrick's Parade

Jim McLaughlin as St. Patrick marches for the Ancient Order Of Hibernians in the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is to celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

St. Patrick's Parade

Jim McLaughlin as St. Patrick marches for the Ancient Order Of Hibernians in the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is to celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

St. Patrick's Parade

Jim McLaughlin as St. Patrick marches for the Ancient Order Of Hibernians in the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is to celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

St. Patrick's Parade

Jim McLaughlin as St. Patrick marches for the Ancient Order Of Hibernians in the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is to celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

St. Patrick's Parade

Jim McLaughlin as St. Patrick marches for the Ancient Order Of Hibernians in the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is to celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

St. Patrick's Parade, O'Neill-James School of Irish Dance

Students of the O'Neill-James School of Irish Dance perform in the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is to celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

St. Patrick's Parade, O'Neill James School of Irish Dance

Laureen O'Neill James (right) and her students from the O'Neill James School of Irish Dance perform in the Washington D.C. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Parade on March 15th, 2015. One of the missions of the Parade is to celebrate the Irish culture in America. The popular annual event features floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers and antique fire engines. (Photo by Jeff Malet)